Events Archive: Listings 2006
Past events
These events took place during Refugee Week in Norfolk 2006. For this year's events, see the Event Listings page.
Free film showing @ the UEA
Mon 19th June, 6.30pm WAR TAKES - TOMAS DE GUERRA (2002)
Directed by P. Castaño & A. Trujillo. Columbia/England @ University of East Anglia, ROOM UEA:ARTS 01.02
Three Columbian film makers draw on personal stories to expose the tough reality of the violent, war ravaged country of Columbia. Their portrayal does not aim to confirm the outside world's image of Colombia as a hotbed of excessive political violence and drug traffic, but instead draws out the beauty and warmth amidst the larger turmoil within their homeland. It forces us to rethink our own conceptions, or misconceptions, of the beliefs and values by which these Colombians live - running time 78mins. Plus discussion after with local refugees.
Wednesday 21st June: 2:00pm Tiny Tots - Baby Rhyme Time
Nursery rhymes and songs from around the world (for the under twos)
Free film showings @ Origins, The Forum
Free entry but arrive early to avoid disappointment.
Weds 21st June 6.00pm KEEP THEM OUT (2004) PG12
This documentary, from the award-winning director of the Channel 4 series Dispatches, reveals the negative reactions in Lee-on-the-Solent to plans to develop accommodation for asylum seekers and investigates how these influenced subsequent government policy. Director: David Modell. 60 mins.
Weds 21st June 7.30pm THE CORRIDOR (2004) PG12
Writer, producer and director, Zoe Neirizi, will give an introduction before and a question and answer session after the film which is based on her own harrowing tale.
In 1993, Zoe Neirizi was forced to flee Iran as an asylum seeker and settled in Britain. A political activist opposing the Shah and subsequently the Ayatollah Khomeini, she suffered at the hands of the regime that interrogated, tortured and imprisoned her. Director: Zoe Neirizi. 30mins. Read more>>
Thursday 22nd June: 10:00amTiny Tots Baby Rhyme Time
Nursery rhymes and songs from around the world (for the under twos)
Thurs 22nd June 6.00pm IN THIS WORLD (2002)15
Following the journey of two young Afghani cousins the film opens with footage from an Afghan refugee camp, and continues through Iran, Turkey, Italy and France to Sangatte and into the heart of London. Shot on digital video and using non-professional actors, the film immerses the viewer in the experiences of the cousins. Director : Michael Winterbottom. 89mins.
Thurs 22nd June 8.00pm TURTLES CAN FLY (2005) 15
Set in a refugee camp in Kurdistan on the eve of the American invasion of Iraq, the film portrays the devastation of the region and its inhabitants, from the perspective of the children as they find dynamic ways to survive. The film features a cast of local non-actor children. Evocative and compassionate as well as harsh and hard-hitting. Director: Bahman Ghobadi. 98mins
From 9.30pm there will be a post-film discussion at Café Marzano on the forum.
Activities for kids at the Children's Library, Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library
For more information about events at the library contact 01603 774750 or email the Millennium Library.
Friday 23rd June: 10:30am Bear Club
Stories from around the world (for twos and over)
Friday 23rd June: 7.30-10pm Reach Out - Music, drama and dance event
Introducing:the amazing new R&B talent - Kefee; the up and coming new young band Minority; and experience the energy of Capoeira dance from - Project Afro-Brasil; all whilst enjoying food from Bangladesh and India (Halaal).
For Tickets Please Contact Tim Cara at Forward + Futures 01553 770570 or Daisy Line at West Norfolk Voluntary and Community Action 01553 760568
Tickets will be on sale at the venue on the night subject to availability. Food included in ticket price: Adults £5 Children (12-16) £1.50 (under 12s free) Concessions £3
Finale Saturday 24th June: 12-5pm International Family fun Day,Eaton Park, Norwich
A day of fun for all the family with a global picnic (bring your own dish) plus workshops, performances, games and much more.
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